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Reception of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia, At the…
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Melbourne
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12-Aug-2018
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Reception of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia, At the Guildhall, London: 1855 bronze medal by Benjamin Wyon, 76 mm; Obv: Bust of King : Victorius Emmanuel II Rex Sardiniae in Londinium A Praeside Civibusque Receptus (Victor Emmanual II, King of Sardinia, Received in London by the Lord Mayor and Citizens). Rev: Sardinia, armed, grasps hand of Britannia, seated, supported on one side by City of London : Liberi Liberis Gratulantur Sociis (Freemen Congratulate Their Free Allies) Signed: B. Wyon Sc. Mintage: 350. Victor Emmanuel, later to be the first king of Italy, visited England in December 1855 at which time the Corporation of London invited him to a reception at the Guildhall, the subject of this medal. The visit took place during the Mayoralty of Sir David Salomons, the first Jewish Lord Mayor of London.
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Numismatics, Stamps & Scrip: Medals, civilian